The 12 best farmers’ markets in Miami for fresh produce and artisan goods

The Coconut Grove Farmers Market is probably Miami’s most well-known. Every Saturday, Homestead's Glaser Organic Farms transforms an unoccupied corner of Coconut Grove into a full-fledged produce market with dozens of fruit and vegetable stands, a raw bar featuring prepared foods and salads and coolers filled with cold-pressed juices and nut mylks. There’s even velvety vegan ice cream for sale and several rows of picnic tables where you can sit and enjoy your bounty. Along its periphery, you’ll find other local vendors selling honey, homemade soaps, handmade jewelry and other artisanal items. And the setup and breakdown are so fascinating to watch! Much like the circus leaving town, everyone quickly dismantles their tents and packs up just after sunset, leaving no trace of the bustling day on the empty gravel lot. Sat 10am–7pm (rain or shine!); 3300 Grand Ave, on the corner of Margaret St and Grand Ave

Legion Park is the place to be on a beautiful Saturday morning, as tents pop up from Biscayne Boulevard all the way to Biscayne Bay. Run by Urban Oasis Project, which oversees some of Miami’s most important farmers markets, you’ll find produce from local favorites like Little River Cooperative and French Farms, artisan-made goods like fresh bread, hummus and empanadas (the Chilean ones are excellent), and even dog treats. (Don’t worry, Fido always gets a free sample.) In the morning, a hundred or so yogis gather under the Spanish-oak draped banyan trees for a donation-based yoga class and then stock up on goods from some of the new-age vendors onsite. Sat 9am–2pm; 6601 Biscayne Blvd

This long-running, weekly farmers’ market is well stocked and well attended, featuring a bounty of produce from nearby farms in the Redlands and Homestead. Vendors set up in the beautiful tree-lined parking lot of Pinecrest Gardens, which makes a weekly shopping trip pretty idyllic. Don’t miss the selection of local honey, tropical blooms and other specialty items, including cheese from independent dairy farmers and homemade guacamole. While the market takes place year-round, some growers opt to only participate during the fall and winter seasons, so consider this the best time to go. Sun 9am–2pm; 11000 South Red Rd

Before big-name stores and theaters commanded Lincoln Road, the pedestrian mall was well known for its weekend farmers market. Over the years, this small operation has grown from a few tables on the eastern end of the strip to a large fair that stretches nearly the entire length of the road. Find produce, as well as housewares, fresh-cut flowers and specialty items, including artisanal bread and homemade jams available all throughout. Sun 9am–6pm; Lincoln Rd, between Washington and Meridian Aves

This sprawling shopping complex really has it all, including a weekend farmers market in the central courtyard on the ground floor. While there's limited produce, you’ll find a wide selection of specialty foods and desserts from around the world (think Greek baklava, Venezuelan golfeado and Bahamian rum cake), handcrafted wearables and home goods like woven handbags, candles and dog goodies, unique blooms and house plants, and so much more. There are usually about 75 vendors present and the best part is you’ll be shopping them all within an air-conditioned, weather-proof space. Sat and Sun, Open During Mall Hours; 19501 Biscayne Blvd

The adorable beachfront town hosts a weekly market every Sunday along 95th Street between Collins and Harding Avenues, just steps from the sand and a public parking lot. It’s compact but well-endowed with local vendors selling ready-made eats like acai bowls and Peruvian dishes, as well as home decor, apparel and handmade jewelry. Kick your day off with beach yoga and then settle into a lovely afternoon listening to live music while you enjoy your bounty at one of the cute cafe tables scattered around. Sun 9am–3pm; Returns Oct 1

Outdoor markets are aplenty but none take place on the grounds of Miami’s most prestigious mansion. On Sundays, the Village at Vizcaya (the quaint complex across the street from the main house) invites folks to shop for gourmet eats, handcrafted goods and fruits and vegetables from local vendors. While a visit to the museum is not included, guests of the market have access to explore the village all afternoon long and to join the free yoga class that takes place on Sundays from 10am to 11am. Sun 9am–2pm; 3250 S Miami Ave

Coral Gables’ posh outdoor mall is the last place you’d expect to find a farmers’ market but on Sundays between January and March, that’s exactly what you’ll see throughout the first floor of the Shops at Merrick Park. Vendors peddling artisanal bread, organic produce and fresh-baked goods can be found from Nordstrom all the way to Neiman Marcus. Talk about one-stop shopping! Sun 8am–2pm; 405 Biltmore Way; Returns Jan 

Get your produce right from the source at this permanent market and flea deep south in the Redland. Find a kaleidoscope of fresh fruit and vegetables grown in nearby farms, plus native goodies like starfruit and lychees. The indoor farmers' market runs year-round, as does the fish market and plant nursery you'll find on the premises. Better bring the U-Haul. Thu, Fri 11am–6pm; Sat, Sun 7am–6pm; 24420 S Dixie Hwy

This seasonal market (it runs January through March) is as much a destination for families as it is for shoppers. Sure, there is a wide variety of fruits and vegetables for sale, but market organizers also focus on providing a range of kid-friendly programming each week. Activities include chef demonstrations led by local talent, arts-and-crafts events and free gardening workshops. Bakers and homemakers selling jams and condiments are also market staples. 8am–2pm; 405 Biltmore Way

The most wholesome time to visit Ocean Drive is during its weekly artisanal market. Take a stroll along the boardwalk via foot or skate, then weave through the lineup of tented vendors selling everything from fresh-cut fruit to homemade apothecary, handcrafted jewelry to local jams and jellies. The people-watching here is best, and when it gets too hot, take a dip in the ocean just footsteps away. Sat and Sun; 10am–6pm; Between 6th and 8th Streets on Ocean Drive

If you’re looking for more of a public market feel versus tents under the sun, then head on over to Yellow Green Farmers Market in Hollywood. This massive tin roof-covered market is filled to the brim with vendor booths touting food, drinks, wearables and home goods, and every weekend brings a slew of activity and entertainment, from comedy to fitness classes. Try authentic birria tacos or Venezuelan hallacas, stock up on jars of truffle, cans of lion’s mane mushrooms or bottles of kombucha, and treat yourself to a number of gifts, from books to unique kids' toys. It’s so big, you could spend every weekend for a month here and still not try everything onsite. Sat and Sun; 10am–6:30pm